What you need to know about welding hoods, lenses and dark glasses

[@bige2259]

Cutting with a torch all night gave me the worst burned eyes I’ve ever had in my 25 yrs of working. Had me panicking when I woke up , thought I had gone blind

[@TaylorWelding]

That’s scary

[@bige2259]

@@TaylorWelding absolutely was . Was low man at the time . Had just broke out on pipe . I was actually pretty good with a torch at the time , wanted to prove myself and we all had to qualify on a new weld procedure. 3 coupons for each of the 10 welders . I volunteered to cut all the straps for the bend test . Dark glasses weren’t enough for all night on the torch . Learned one hellva lesson . 20yrs ago now and I pass it on to every youngster I deal with . Love the channel and what you’re doin to help pass this way of life along to the next generation

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

100% on the dark cutting lense. I use a face shield with a no.5 shade sheild

[@TaylorWelding]

That’s probably best. But I can’t stand wearing a face shield

[@americathefree3708]

Hey Tony!

[@millsdevan]

Every time I start to ask a question, or request a video you upload the video to answer it. Glad I found your channel its helped me tremendously! Thanks Chris!

[@TaylorWelding]

No problem dude! I’m happy to see people that are interested. Ask away

[@williamthomas9463]

Started out with Jackson all the way through to the NexGen but then they were bought out,again,and stopped their awesome warranty program. Went to the Lincoln Viking 3350. Love it! Great welding shield at a very reasonable price. Keep’em coming brother!

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks for sharing

[@dolphincliffs8864]

I love that 3350,I have two.

[@zjtr10since80]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@TaylorWelding]

I'm glad you found it helpful

[@douggolde7582]

New hobby welder here. I started out on 13 and couldn’t see a thing. Turned it down to 9, huge difference. I typically don’t run over 120A and I’m not doing this for a living. The OSHA minimum is 8 while 10 is recommended.

[@namarhodge568]

Great video. The booklet that is with a new Victor torch gives warning. The torch flame produces infrared and ultraviolet rays just like the sun, no doubt on a little lower level. But these RAYS on the "Light Level Spectrum" can cook your eyes just like a microwave oven warming up lunch. The micro wave oven has a built in protection screen on it.

[@ypaulbrown]

good stuff Chris........you are spreading the knowledge....Cheeers, Paul

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks Paul! Cheers

[@wadepatton2433]

That's right. Roll 'em up real tight if you're too uptight to get Chris Taylor's experience and vibe. My new heat box ships in 2 days!

[@goatsinker347]

It's blinking because the battery needs replacing. If they convinced you that it's solar powered and has no battery; they're lying, open up the screen assembly, replace the battery. Requires soldering, they usually solder the battery in place. They expect you to replace the entire screen every few years. I converted mine to run on AAA batteries, and i also added a switch to keep the batteries from draining while the thing was not being used.

[@TaylorWelding]

Maybe so. It doesn't do that while I'm welding

[@TrillMurray]

Good idea! Do you notice the weight of the batteries at all? I'll certainly be opening mine when it dies

[@SilverbackE12B]

I just rock a gold shade 10 lens in the old metal Fibre hood. Auto darkening is cool but I can still see abs start my welds pretty good as long as I have decent lighting. If I don’t I just use a flashlight lol

[@lost10mil33]

Could you make a rig tour video? Love the videos man meltin metal Anthony sent me over🤙🏻

[@TaylorWelding]

Cool. I plan on doing a rig tour. As a matter fact I’ve had my vacuum cleaner in my truck all week. For my helper to start cleaning it up. It’s so nasty that you could grow potatoes on the dash. Once I get it straightened up a little bit. I’m going to do a rig tour

[@manyogurt4645]

Good video. I tried cheaters but they didn't work for me. They were crystal clear, but when I'd reposition my head, certain angles I'd get blurred vision. Bought a pair of reader safety goggles, hit the spot.

[@TaylorWelding]

Your name cracks me up

[@JRP026]

Love em both. Use a auto darken speedglas and a fixed shade Jackson. Use an 11 shade because when I’m doing carbon arc it’s dark enough but light enough for welding so I can still see my surroundings while welding (surroundings meaning 1-2” surrounding the weld puddle). I do find 10 is too bright for my blue eyes unless I’m doing some sheet metal welding.

[@TaylorWelding]

Nice Don’t know what a carbon arc is.

[@JRP026]

@@TaylorWelding carbon arc gouging, uses a stick electrode type holder that has the ability to shoot compressed air through it. Lights up like a stick rod but gouges metal like a plasma. Uses a carbon based rod. Uses anywhere from 100-400 amps depending upon the size of your carbon rod.

[@big-d7756]

I have blue eyes and find 11 shade is good for me.👍

[@silverstreamweldingltd471]

Pipeliner with a #12 gold or Lincoln 2x4c auto is my favourite

[@-Brett-]

You should add products you use on affiliated links in the description so you can get a kickback when people go buy things you recommend should be getting paid for going out of your way to help the young guys need more guys like you

[@-Brett-]

Also you should look up the realistic welder y’all could make an awesome video together just talking about your personal experiences and jobs you have completed

[@TaylorWelding]

Thank you. That’s a great idea on the affiliate link. I will check him out.

[@steven458791]

Thank you!

[@jimgam730]

Good video, although I use the Miller digital elite auto darkening shield. One of the reason's I like it, is because it has a large viewing area, helps me to see better. Suggestion on a video I'd like to see is, one on filling holes and gaps on thin material with stick. I can do it with mig, but stick gives me problems. Thx

[@TaylorWelding]

It’s tough with a stick. Anything with thin metal really. Mig will be the way to go. But I’m not sure what to say about it in a video. Turn it down, Get a small electrode, use a rod for filler metal. Not sure I’ll think about it thanks for the idea

[@michaelshortridge6379]

Use a AO Weld Cool 12 for tig and hard wire, metal core and flux core. A 10 AO Weld Cool for 5p+ 7018.

[@michaelsaine]

i kinda like how hes like "i have no fuckin idea what it actully is, but its cheap and it works."

[@mddenis1]

Greetings from Russia, want to share some thoughts about welding hoods. It's very rare that professional welder here in Russia uses auto darkening hood, common belief is that they will 100% affect your vision in the long run, maybe except the most expensive ones like 3m speedglas etc... I am really curious whether all that auto darkening lenses which are sold on eBay are safe for eyes - all that ameriarcs, singles 240 hd, Lincoln 4c etc

[@TaylorWelding]

I have zero eye troubles and I've been using singles 240, and all of the other cheap ones for more than 20 years. From what I have found. Your eyes will let you know if your hood lens is bad

[@adamw.6488]

the singles 240hd are fantastic, theres no issue at all with using the quality auto lenses

[@mddenis1]

Thanks for feedback, is singles 240 hd suitable for Tig welding?

[@cliffordpace6921]

I have been waiting for this vid. Thank you.

[@TaylorWelding]

Thanks for watching Clifford I hope I answered your questions

[@mitsosgeo845]

8 cut with glasses number 3 i want to see my shiny marks before i light mhy torch.the worst thing is heating for a long with out glasses

[@matthewwilliams6596]

Been rocking a passive 10 lately. Like it a little more in my sugar scoop than a auto but love a auto in my cmr pancake

[@coctailer]

I'm going t start looking for a torch setup. :-)

[@TaylorWelding]

I think you should Andrew. You’re going to need it. You should get a little mig welder too

[@stevenespinoza7735]

im new to this so excuse my ignorance but what are rollouts ?

[@TaylorWelding]

Just when you roll the pipe while you’re welding it

[@bhyll2489]

Found your channel from melting metal Anthony.

[@TaylorWelding]

He’s awesome. If you know him I want to have him on

[@bhyll2489]

@@TaylorWelding unfortunately I dont know him. I hope you guys get together.

[@jamesvertucci313]

The reason inspectors freak out about arc strikes outside the weld zone is because it creates hairline fractures on the pipe which technically affects the integrity of the pipe. Inspectors don’t like that obviously

[@TaylorWelding]

That's what I hear, and I believe there’s some truth to it

[@jamesvertucci313]

@@TaylorWelding definitely think it’s not that big of a deal unless is a critical weld

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

How many clear lenses do you use for your pancake

[@TaylorWelding]

One in the front and one in the inside. And when I changed them, I moved the inside one to the front. And put the new one. On the inside

[@robertshoulette1318]

I get a lot of slack for whereing my sunglasses for my plasma cutter what's your opinion on that anything darker I have trouble seeing what I'm doing

[@TaylorWelding]

me too. I think it’s OK as long as you’re not staring directly at the flame.

[@davidspin5353]

A fibre metal pipeliner and a pancake, throw in some Wens Lens... Good to Go

[@tommyt2854]

Hey bud excellent videos you're putting out. Very helpful. Do you prefer glass or "plastic" cover lenses? Funny story regarding cheaters, I like collecting antique welding stuff and bought an old school cheater lens with a really nice case. On the case, it broke down what cheater you needed based on your age! And actually kinda accurate, I use one for tig now, but with stick usually my head's too far away.

[@TaylorWelding]

I’ve never even seen a glass cover lens.

[@tommyt2854]

@@TaylorWelding hobart still makes them, kind of expensive tho.

[@repalmore]

I used to be a shade 10 fella but now that I'm getting old I need a 9 to see what the hell I'm doing.

[@TaylorWelding]

I understand. It seems inevitable . I’m not looking forward to it. When did your Eyesight start falling off?

[@Jeff-td2ns]

i've found with my cheaper miller lens that if both light sensors aren't seeing the light like if your hand or another object blocks one of them, the auto dark shuts off and you're staring at the light of god, threw mine away

[@los1987]

it's blinking because the sensor is picking up the infared on the camera or other sensors, happens to all auto lens' with cameras in direct shot.

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

Can sarges pancakes fit safety glasses

[@TaylorWelding]

Not that I know of. They might make some I don’t know

[@bigdave6447]

If you need a cheater use glasses then your eyes are always protected . Always use Rain-x to prevent fogging!

[@wacabdelilah4986]

hi I live in marrocco I am looking for a job welder mig mag thanks

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

I got a auto darkening cause I can see where I stopped and I do my restarts

[@TaylorWelding]

It definitely makes it easier

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

@@TaylorWelding hey man how good does that singles 240 work on tig

[@_kline9571]

I think the ark One 240 HD is a awesome lens but my new favorite is the Lincoln variable shade I think the Lincoln is great for a combo welder because one day you could be on a roof TIG welding and the next day be in a basement stick welding so it's nice to be able to adjust it for me

[@TaylorWelding]

Nice . I’m never in a basement 95% of my welding is outside. I guess that’s why I number 10 fixed is good for me

[@Ball-Sweatz]

I like the singles 240 hd the best but the Lincoln variable shade is a very clear crisp lens but that variable model kills batteries like I’ve never seen before that’s why I stick with the singles s240 hd shade 10

[@paulcormier7036]

👍😎

[@americathefree3708]

Always good information brother! Love ya! (No not in a gay way)

[@TaylorWelding]

Lol. That’s funny! I mean ha ha funny not gay funny! Have an awesome day love you brother

[@mr.bosvaroik8869]

Люблю я смотреть такие видео американских сварщиков ☺️💪🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥и думать что однажды в России жопошной рабочий класс тоже будет зарабатывать деньги... А не чиновники которые обманывают народ, народ нищий становится а боссы богатеют

[@VashStarwind]

What the heck is a cheater? Some sort of magnifier?

[@Falco2807]

If those hoods could talk...

[@TaylorWelding]

I bet I tought them some bad words

[@gunnerlrr]

If you need a cheater I have learned buy the good one don’t mess with cheap o. Chris I have started using Shingles hd number 9 try it you will love how well you can see it makes a difference I promise you

[@TaylorWelding]

You would know! And you would not steer me wrong. Thank you Brother lynn

[@sloppyjonuts9162]

Use wens lens

[@TaylorWelding]

I’ll check them out thanks sloppy jo 🥜

[@sloppyjonuts9162]

Let us know..& your welcome